Clarion Hotel Dublin Liffey Valley is in the Palmerstown area of Dublin, west of the city center and 15 minutes by car from Heuston Station. Liffey Valley Shopping Center, adjacent to the hotel, is served by a number of buses, and it's a 15-minute drive to Dublin Airport.

Phoenix Park and the zoo

It's a 10-minute drive to Phoenix Park, home to the Irish President's mansion and Dublin Zoo, which has been welcoming visitors for nearly 200 years. The National Aquatic Center is near Phoenix Park and has competition pools, plus AquaZone, one of Ireland's largest water parks.

Pool and full-size gym

The fitness club includes a large gym with over 100 pieces of workout equipment, plus a sauna, steam room, and a 20-meter swimming pool, all free for guests. There's a children's pool and 2 hotel restaurants - Gusto for stone baked pizza and Kudos for Asian cuisine.

Sunshine and free WiFi

There's a sunny vibe to the 352 rooms, many of which have floor-to-ceiling windows, and WiFi is provided free of charge in each room. There's a minibar to hand, or you can call on 24-hour room service, and if you need to unwind you can curl up in front of the flat-screen TV.